Sri Lanka, Kandy, Man taking part in fire walking ceremony crossing hot coals barefoot carrying lighted torches.

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Ruvanveli Seya dagoba raised in the second century by Dutugemunu. White exterior standing in paved courtyard with visitors circling the base.

Sri Lanka, Colombo, Cow standing on the beach with city buildings behind.

Sri Lanka, Agriculture, Tea, Women working on hillside tea terraces of plantation near Nuwara Elya.

Sri Lanka, Agriculture, Tea, Women working on hillside tea terraces of plantation near Nuwara Elya.

India, Sri Lanka, Shadow of single palm tree cast over sandy beach near Galle.

Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Large white seated Buddha.

Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Buddhist monk praying in front of giant reclining Buddha figure.

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura , Wesak Festival, Women with flower offerings at sunset.

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Temple of the Tooth. Family at temple entrance framed by brightly painted carvings.

Sri Lanka, Matale, Looking down on man writing sutra on ola palm leaf.

Sri lanka, Haputale, Funeral ritual with son of the deceased with head shaved as sign of bereavement placing offerings on ground marked with coloured tika powder.